Tax deductions guide
Concreter Tax Deductions Australia 2025-26
Concrete work can involve heavy PPE, tools, vehicle travel, site tickets, and contractor expenses. Use this guide as a checklist before tax time. It is written for concreters, formworkers, and concrete labourers and is designed to work with the free TradieCalc.au tax calculator.
Open the free tradie tax calculatorCommon deductions to check
- Trowels, screeds, floats, formwork tools, grinders, levels, knee pads, boots, gloves, and tool repairs.
- Hi-vis, hard hats, hearing protection, eye protection, sunscreen, wet weather gear, and other site PPE.
- White card, working at heights, forklift, EWP, first aid, and union fees related to current work.
- Materials, equipment hire, subcontractors, insurance, and vehicle costs for ABN contractors.
What to enter in the calculator
| Calculator section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Tools and PPE | Work tools, protective equipment, replacement parts, and eligible clothing used to earn income. |
| Licences and tickets | Renewals, industry tickets, union fees, and work-related training connected to your current role. |
| Travel and vehicle | Site-to-site kilometres, parking, tolls, overnight travel, or logbook-based work vehicle expenses. |
| ABN contractor mode | Business income, materials, subcontractors, equipment hire, insurance, accounting, super, and PAYG instalments. |
Records to keep
- Receipts for PPE and tools.
- Site diary showing travel and project locations.
- Invoices for equipment hire and subcontractors.
Keep records for long enough to support the claim if the ATO asks. Photos of receipts, bank records, supplier statements, and job diaries can all help explain the work connection.
Common mistakes
- Claiming home-to-site travel without a special work connection.
- Forgetting to keep records for cash jobs.
- Claiming private tools or materials.
This guide is general information only. Deductions depend on your circumstances, employment type, and records. Speak with a registered tax agent for personal advice.
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